2011 ICC World Cup (1st Semi-Final): The 1st Semi-Final of the 2011 ICC World Cup was played at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on 29th March, 2011 between the Sri Lanka and New Zealand National Cricket Teams. The Sri Lankan team won the match by 5 wickets, advancing to the final of the cup. The Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard provides a detailed insight into the Semi-final match played between the teams.
In this semi-final match, New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat first. Major contributions from Martin Guptill(39 runs), Ross Taylor(36 runs), and Scott Styris(57 runs) guided the Black Caps to a total of 217 runs. In the run chase, the Sri Lankan batters chased down the target in 47.5 overs with key contributions from Tillakaratne Dilshan(73 runs), Kumar Sangakkara(54 runs), and Upul Tharanga(30 runs).
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: 2011 ICC World Cup; 1st Semi-Final
 | Sri Lanka | (47.5 overs) 220/5 |
 | New Zealand | (48.5 overs) 217 |
Result: Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets.
New Zealand Batting
| BATTING | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Martin Guptill | b Malinga | 39 | 65 | 3 | 0 | 60.00 |
| Brendon McCullum † | b Herath | 13 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 61.90 |
| Jesse Ryder | c †Sangakkara b Muralidaran | 19 | 34 | 2 | 0 | 55.88 |
| Ross Taylor | c Tharanga b Mendis | 36 | 55 | 1 | 0 | 65.45 |
| Scott Styris | lbw b Muralidaran | 57 | 77 | 5 | 0 | 74.02 |
| Kane Williamson | lbw b Malinga | 22 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 137.50 |
| Nathan McCullum | c †Sangakkara b Malinga | 9 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 100.00 |
| Jacob Oram | c Jayawardene b Dilshan | 7 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 77.77 |
| Daniel Vettori (c) | not out | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Tim Southee | c †Sangakkara b Mendis | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Andy McKay | b Mendis | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Extras | (lb 5, nb 1, w 6) | 12 | ||||
| TOTAL | 48.5 Ov (RR: 4.44) | 217 |
Sri Lanka Bowling
| BOWLING | O | M | R | W | ECON |
| Lasith Malinga | 9 | 0 | 55 | 3 | 6.11 |
| Rangana Herath | 9 | 1 | 31 | 1 | 3.44 |
| Angelo Mathews | 6 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 4.50 |
| Ajantha Mendis | 9.5 | 0 | 35 | 3 | 3.55 |
| Muthiah Muralidaran | 10 | 1 | 42 | 2 | 4.20 |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | 5 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 4.40 |
Sri Lanka Batting
| BATTING | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Upul Tharanga | c Ryder b Southee | 30 | 31 | 4 | 1 | 96.77 |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | c Ryder b Southee | 73 | 93 | 10 | 1 | 78.49 |
| Kumar Sangakkara (c)† | c Styris b McKay | 54 | 79 | 7 | 1 | 68.35 |
| Mahela Jayawardene | lbw b Vettori | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Thilan Samaraweera | not out | 23 | 38 | 2 | 0 | 60.52 |
| Chamara Silva | b Southee | 13 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 52.00 |
| Angelo Mathews | not out | 14 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 77.77 |
| Extras | (lb 2, w 10) | 12 | ||||
| TOTAL | 47.5 Ov (RR: 4.59) | 220/5 |
New Zealand Bowling
| BOWLING | O | M | R | W | ECON |
| Nathan McCullum | 6 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 5.50 |
| Tim Southee | 10 | 2 | 57 | 3 | 5.70 |
| Daniel Vettori | 10 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 3.60 |
| Jacob Oram | 8 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 3.62 |
| Andy McKay | 9.5 | 1 | 37 | 1 | 3.76 |
| Scott Styris | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 6.00 |
| Jesse Ryder | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7.00 |
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: 2011 ICC World Cup; 1st Semi-Final, Player of the Match
The Sri Lankan wicketkeeper batter, Kumar Sangakkara, was given the Player of the Match award in the 1st Semi-final match of the 2011 ICC World Cup for his brilliant knock of 54 runs off 79 balls and 3 catches.
| PLAYER | TEAM | BATTING & WICKET-KEEPING FIGURES |
| Kumar Sangakkara | Sri Lanka | 54 (79) and 3 catches |
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: 2011 ICC World Cup; 1st Semi-Final, Highest Run Scorer
The Sri Lankan batter, Tillakaratne Dilshan, was the highest run scorer in the 1st Semi-final match of the 2011 ICC World Cup. He scored a total of 73 runs off 93 balls with the aid of 11 boundaries.
| PLAYER | TEAM | BATTING FIGURES |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | Sri Lanka | 73 (93) |
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: 2010-2011 ICC World Cup; 1st Semi-Final, Highest Wicket Taker
The title of the highest wicket-taker in the 2011 ICC World Cup, 1st Semi-final played between the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team and New Zealand National Cricket Team was shared by 2 bowlers from the Lankan Lions and 1 bowler from the Black Caps.
| PLAYER | TEAM | BOWLING FIGURES |
| Lasith Malinga | Sri Lanka | 3/55 (9.0) |
| Ajantha Mendis | Sri Lanka | 3/35 (9.5) |
| Tim Southee | New Zealand | 3/57 (10.0) |
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: 2011 ICC World Cup; 1st Semi-Final, Most Sixes
The maximum number of sixes hit in the 2011 ICC World Cup, 1st Semi-final was 1, and the players to hit a six throughout the game were Brendon McCullum, Nathan McCullum, Upul Tharanga, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara, and Angelo Matthews.
| PLAYER | TEAM | NUMBER OF SIXES |
| Brendon McCullum | New Zealand | 1 |
| Nathan McCullum | New Zealand | 1 |
| Upul Tharanga | Sri Lanka | 1 |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | Sri Lanka | 1 |
| Kumar Sangakkara | Sri Lanka | 1 |
| Angelo Mathews | Sri Lanka | 1 |
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: 2011 ICC World Cup; 1st Semi-Final, Playing XIs
Sri Lanka Playing XI
Kumar Sangakkara (Captain & Wicketkeeper), Tillakaratne Dilshan, Rangana Herath, Upul Tharanga, Muttiah Muralitharan, Ajantha Mendis, Lasith Malinga, Mahela Jayawardene, Angelo Mathews, Chamara Silva, Thilan Samaraweera.
New Zealand Playing XI
Daniel Vettori (Captain), Kane Williamson, Brendon McCullum (Wicketkeeper), Andy McKay, Jacob Oram, Tim Southee, Jesse Ryder, Martin Guptill, Ross Taylor, Scott Styris, Nathan McCullum.
Match Details: 1st Semi-Final, 2011 ICC World Cup
| Venue | R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Toss | New Zealand elected to bat first |
| Series | ICC Cricket World Cup |
| Season | 2010/2011 |
| Match Conditions | 50 Overs, Day/Night Match |
| Player of the Match | Kumar Sangakkara |
| Umpires | Aleem Dar Steve Davis |
| TV Umpire | Marais Erasmus |
| Reserve Umpire | Billy Doctrove |
| Match Referee | Chris Broad |
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